Telecommunications Operator

Hempstead, TX
Hempstead Police Department

Salary: $20.00 per hour.

Position Summary:

Telecommunication Operators are responsible for the efficient response to emergency and non-emergency calls to include but not limited to, receiving, processing, effectively prioritizing and documenting all calls for service for the Hempstead Police Department from the public, relaying information to the appropriate source for assistance, and performing relative administrative duties. Must have ability to maintain confidentiality day to day operations.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or a G.E.D. equivalency diploma.
  • MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
  • MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG, PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS.
  • MUST PASS CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND.
  • PREFER SPANISH SPEAKER/BILINGUAL CANDIDATE.
  • MUST BE ABLE TO MULTITASK PHONES/RADIO AND IN PERSON AT SAME TIME.
  • MUST BE PROFICIENT IN TYPING.
  • TCOLE Basic Telecommunications Certification preferred or must obtain within one (1) year of hire.
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License.